Disclaimer: The following links are to pages outside of the Tasplan website. They are provided in good faith as general tools to allow you to better plan your savings arrangements. Tasplan Ltd cannot be held liable for errors or omissions on those sites. Please seek financial advice regarding your particular financial situation before making any decisions. 

Finance tips for better saving

This section is designed to help you manage your expenses better, so you spend less than you earn, and create spare cash to invest, meet unexpected expenses or save for things you want.

It also provides you with links to other handy sites, offering tips and suggestions about your money, and how to maximise your hard earned dollars.

Taking control of your money

Learning how to budget is the first step in taking control of your personal finances. And it’s not hard to get the ball rolling – just a matter of listing the amounts you spend, comparing it to how much you earn, then looking for ways to cut some costs so you have spare cash leftover.

The following tools and information should help you:

Budget Calculator (courtesy of Members Equity Bank)

Budgeting Tips from ASIC/Fido

Savings Tips

There are many ways you can cut the costs of your everyday expenses, but sometimes we need to be reminded. Maybe you’ve received tips from family or friends who have found ways to save on some of their bills.

The following may give you some great ideas:

Fido’s “Tips for Young Adults”

Understanding Money – The Government’s Finance Education Website

Tips for saving on mobile phone costs – Courtesy of AMTA (PDF)

Smart Shopping – useful tips to ensure your shopping experience is a positive one

Choice’s Top 10 savings Tips

Banking and Credit cards

Not all bank accounts and credit cards are the same, so it pays to shop around for the product that suits you best. You may find the following links helpful information:

Choosing a bank account – FIDO’s tips and traps

FIDO’s 10 tips for safer electronic banking

Credit Card Tips – Learn how to manage your cards wisely and avoid the traps.

Comparing products – Consumer information about banking products from Infochoice

Members Equity Bank – Low cost banking products for everyone.

Home Loans

A home is likely to be your single biggest ever purchase, so it’s important to get the best deal.

Make sure you do your homework and shop around.

FIDO’s Home Loan tips

Cannex – Independent analysis and ratings for Home Loan and Banking Products

Members Equity Home Loans  – Low cost home loans for Industry Fund members






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